I've seen a trend in a number of threads lately. Sudden, Unexpected Changes Suck! They seem to result in a lot of hate and discontent. So I'm thinking, how do we minimize this? And it pops into my head. Give two weeks notice! "In two weeks we're changing the way we handle banners." "In two weeks this TOS change will go into effect." "In two weeks these merchant policies will go into effect." If there was two weeks notice before a policy change was implemented, the PTB would have the opportunity via IM/emai/telephone, to interact with those affected before a situation went "too far." They'd have a time to consider unforseen ramifications of their decisions. There would be time for people to "count to ten" and come back to a discussion more rationally and calmly. There would be time to warn people before a change so no one was caught off guard. I'm not writing this very eloquently but I'm sure that ya'll can see at least some benefit to having an established "two weeks notice" period between policy change announcements and their implementation. Just an attempt to suggest a way to improve things.

Thanks... It is a good idea and appropriate ....we were thinking 7 days notice.

One week (7 days or 5 "business" days) could catch people out on vacation, etc. Two weeks (14 days or 10 "business" days) would be more appropriate, IMHO.

yeah two weeks is better i think gives people more time for everything

Depending on the situation, you could even have a 1 week discussion period prior to a policy change, then give two weeks notice when the decision is made. Regardless, I haven't seen a lot of policy changes here that couldn't have waited two weeks for implementation once they were announced. Obviously the PTB would have the right, as owners of the site, to make exceptions both in duration and in what gets discussed. However, if most of the time this two-week period is used, I'm sure we can reduce some of the "hate & discontent" that I've seen here.

...got the code...